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Keywords:

historic buildings;

stone masonry structures;

seismic response;

accelerographic networks;

soft soil deposits;

kinematic soil–structure interaction

Abstract

The seismic response of the Mexico City Cathedral built of very soft soil deposits is evaluated by using motions recorded in various parts of the structure during several moderate earthquakes. This unique set of records provides significant insight into the seismic response of this and other similar historic stone masonry structures.